AdvertisementSince he took office, Trump has called for the dismantling of the Education Department, saying it has been overrun by liberal thinking. via Associated PressAdvertisementWhile the necessity of the department is up for debate, it’s also unclear how well-equipped other state and federal departments are to take over the Education Department’s responsibilities. Here’s what the Education Department currently handles, where its responsibilities will go to other federal agencies and what will stay the same. Student aid so far will be largely unaffected, although McMahon and Trump have suggested it could be better handled by a different federal department. The Education Department also will continue to oversee another major part of higher education: accreditation, which allows colleges to accept students’ federal financial aid.
